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REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Real Estate [Abstract]  
Investments in Real Estate
Investments in real estate as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 were comprised of the following:
 
 
As of December 31,
(in thousands of dollars)
2018
 
2017
Buildings, improvements and construction in progress
$
2,719,400

 
$
2,808,622

Land, including land held for development
465,194

 
491,080

Total investments in real estate
3,184,594

 
3,299,702

Accumulated depreciation
(1,118,582
)
 
(1,111,007
)
Net investments in real estate
$
2,066,012

 
$
2,188,695

Impairment of Assets
During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, we recorded asset impairment losses of $137.5 million, $55.8 million and $62.6 million, respectively. Such impairment losses are recorded in “Impairment of assets” for the years ended 2018, 2017 and 2016. The assets that incurred impairment losses and the amount of such losses are as follows:
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of dollars)
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Exton Square Mall
$
73,218

 
$

 
$

Wyoming Valley Mall
32,177

 

 

Valley View Mall
14,294

 
15,521

 

Wiregrass Mall mortgage loan receivable
8,122

 

 

New Garden Township land
7,567

 

 
20,786

Gainesville land
2,089

 
1,275

 

Logan Valley Mall

 
38,720

 

Sunrise Plaza land

 
226

 

Beaver Valley Mall

 

 
18,055

Washington Crown Center

 

 
14,117

Crossroads Mall

 

 
9,038

Office building located at Voorhees Town Center

 

 
607

Other
20

 
51

 

Total Impairment of Assets
$
137,487

 
$
55,793

 
$
62,603




Wyoming Valley Mall

In connection with the preparation of our financial statements as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania of $32.2 million as we determined that the pending closure of two anchor stores at the property (as further discussed in Note 4) was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon our estimates, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. Our fair value analysis was based on discounted estimated future cash flows at the property, using a discount rate of 10.5% and a terminal capitalization rate of 9.0%, which was determined using management’s assessment of property operating performance and general market conditions and were classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Exton Square Mall

In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Exton Square Mall in Exton, Pennsylvania of $73.2 million. In conjunction with the preparation of our annual business plan, we anticipated decreases in occupancy and net operating income at this property as a result, which led us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon our estimates, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. Our fair value analysis was based on discounted estimated future cash flows for the mall parcel, using a discount rate of 10.5% and a terminal capitalization rate of 10.0% for the mall parcel, and a direct capitalization rate of 5.5% for a parcel adjacent to the mall. The discount and capitalization rates were determined using management’s assessment of property operating performance and general market conditions and were classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Wiregrass Mortgage loan receivable
In connection with the sale of three malls in 2016, we received a $17.0 million mortgage note secured by Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan, Alabama. The note has a fixed interest rate of 6.0% and we recorded $1.0 million, $1.0 million and $0.7 million of interest income in the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During 2018, the original buyer sold Wiregrass Commons Mall to an unrelated party and the mortgage note was assumed by this new buyer as part of that sale transaction. In the fourth quarter of 2018, we reclassified the mortgage note receivable from held-to-maturity to held-for-sale. In connection with this reclassification, we recorded an impairment loss of $8.1 million to reduce the $16.1 million carrying value of the mortgage note receivable to its estimated fair value of $8.0 million based on negotiations with a buyer. This mortgage note receivable was sold in February 2019 for $8.0 million.

New Garden Township development land parcel

In 2018, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on a land parcel located in New Garden Township, Pennsylvania of $7.6 million in connection with negotiations with a potential buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the estimated proceeds from the sale of the property would be less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. This land parcel is classified as held-for-sale in our consolidated balance sheet.

In 2016, we previously recorded a loss on impairment of assets on this land parcel of $20.8 million. In connection with our decision to market the property, which we concluded was a triggering event, we conducted an analysis of possible impairment at this property. We determined that the estimated proceeds from potential sales of the property would likely be less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets.

Gainesville development land parcel

In 2018 and 2017, we recorded losses on impairment of assets on a land parcel located in Gainesville, Florida of $2.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in connection with negotiations with a potential buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded losses on impairment of assets. This land parcel is classified as held-for-sale in our consolidated balance sheet.

Logan Valley Mall

In 2017, we recorded an aggregate loss on impairment of assets on Logan Valley Mall in Altoona, Pennsylvania of $38.7 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. We sold Logan Valley Mall in August 2017.

Valley View Mall

In connection with the preparation of our annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Valley View Mall in La Crosse, Wisconsin of $14.3 million. In the fourth quarter of 2018, Sears ceased operations at this mall. In conjunction with the preparation of our annual business plan, we anticipated decreases in occupancy and net operating income at this property resulting from lower co-tenancy rents from other tenants in 2019 and beyond, which led us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon our estimates, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, based on a probability-weighted assessment were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. Our fair value analysis was based on a direct capitalization rate of 12.0% on stabilized NOI of the property. The capitalization rate was determined using management’s assessment of property operating performance and general market conditions and were classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

We previously recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Valley View Mall in La Crosse, Wisconsin of $15.5 million in 2017 in connection with our decision to market the property for sale. In connection with this decision, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon our estimates, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. Our fair value analysis was based on an estimated capitalization rate of approximately 12% for Valley View Mall, which was determined using management’s assessment of property operating performance and general market conditions.

Sunrise Plaza land

In 2017, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on a land parcel located at Sunrise Plaza in Forked River, New Jersey of $0.2 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets.

Beaver Valley Mall

In 2016, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca, Pennsylvania of $18.1 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. The property was classified as “held for sale” as of December 31, 2016 and the property was sold in January 2017.

Washington Crown Center

In 2016, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Washington Crown Center in Washington, Pennsylvania of $14.1 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. The property was sold in August 2016.

Crossroads Mall

In 2016, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on Crossroads Mall in Beckley, West Virginia of $9.0 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. The property was classified as “held for sale” as of December 31, 2016, and the property was sold in January 2017.

Office building located at Voorhees Town Center

In 2016, we recorded a loss on impairment of assets on an office building located in Voorhees, New Jersey of $0.6 million in connection with negotiations with the buyer of the property. In connection with these negotiations, we determined that the holding period of the property was less than previously estimated, which we concluded was a triggering event, leading us to conduct an analysis of possible impairment at this property. Based upon the negotiations, we determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows, net of capital expenditures for the property, were less than the carrying value of the property, and recorded a loss on impairment of assets. The property was sold in September 201
Dispositions of Assets for Discontinued Operations
The table below presents our dispositions since January 1, 2016. Proceeds from property sales were used for general corporate purposes, repayment of mortgage loans that secured the properties (if applicable) and repayment of then-outstanding amounts on our Credit Agreements (see note 4), unless otherwise noted.
 
Sale Date
 
Property and Location
 
Description of Real Estate Sold
 
Capitalization
Rate
 
Sale Price
 
Gain/
(Loss)
 
 
 
 
(in millions of dollars)
2017 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January
 
Beaver Valley Mall,
Monaca, Pennsylvania
 
Mall
 
15.6
%
 
$
24.2

 
$

 
 
Crossroads Mall,
Beckley, West Virginia
 
Mall
 
15.5
%
 
24.8

 

August
 
Logan Valley Mall,
Altoona, Pennsylvania
 
Mall
 
16.5
%
 
33.2

 

2016 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
February
 
Palmer Park Mall,
Easton, Pennsylvania
 
Mall
 
13.6
%
 
18.0

 
0.1

March
 
Gadsden Mall,
Gadsden, Alabama;
New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg, Virginia; and Wiregrass Commons Mall, Dothan, Alabama
 
Three Malls (single combined transaction)
 
17.4
%
 
66.0

 
1.6

 
 
Lycoming Mall
Pennsdale, Pennsylvania
 
Mall
 
18.0
%
 
26.4

 
0.3

June
 
Street retail located on Walnut and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
Street Retail
 
3.2
%
 
45.0

 
20.3

August
 
Washington Crown Center, Washington, Pennsylvania
 
Mall
 
14.5
%
 
20.0

 
(0.1
)

Summary of Capitalized Construction and Development Information
The following table summarizes certain capitalized construction and development information for our consolidated properties as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:
 
 
As of December 31,
(in thousands of dollars)
2018
 
2017
Construction in progress
$
115,182

 
$
113,609

Land held for development
5,881

 
5,881

Deferred costs and other assets
6,487

 
2,182

Total capitalized construction and development activities
$
127,550

 
$
121,672